Campaigns Assistant

EMILYs List•Washington, DC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is searching for an Assistant to join our Campaigns team. Our Campaigns Assistant will report to the Campaigns Manager on various projects to enhance the service we provide to our campaigns and facilitate communication throughout the organization. They will also work to support our campaigns, candidates and advisors in day to day operations that support our ability to build stronger, scalable campaign operations. They will also work with the Campaigns Manager and other members of the campaigns team to ensure information flow between teams runs smoothly. The Assistant will work closely with the Campaigns Manager and Campaigns Coordinator on different projects, including briefing materials, creation and updating of internal department resources, and administrative support for senior leadership of the Campaigns team, including scheduling. At EMILYs List, you’ll be part of a dynamic team committed to electing Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot.

Requirements

Extremely detail-oriented
Committed to discretion and confidentiality in the performance of their duties
Calm and composed under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professionalism and maturity
Able to handle multiple projects at once
Work well under deadline
Evening and weekend work may be needed based on the demands of the election cycle
Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is essential
Commitment and passion to elect Democratic pro-choice Women
Commitment to the diversity of our candidates, membership, partners, and staff

Nice To Haves

Experience with EveryAction is a plus
Electoral experience, including volunteer or internships, is preferred

Responsibilities

Planning and maintaining the schedule for the Chief Campaigns Officer and Deputy Chief of Campaigns Officers for Federal and Gubernatorial and State and Local races
Draft and prepare election calendars, briefing materials, memos, reports, slides, and other resources for internal and external presentations for those members of Campaigns leadership
Assist in maintaining accurate records of critical campaign information
Update and disseminate staff maps, contact lists and other departmental updates throughout the organization
Work with the Campaigns Manager to maintain numerous tracking databases and calendars
Support on endorsement processes and coordination of materials in alignment with projects assigned by the Endorsement Manager
Oversee logistical support for candidates when they are in DC and in the office, including being present in the office when these meetings occur
Work with Campaigns Manager to manage and prioritize projects for Campaigns interns
Providing administrative assistance to Campaigns Senior Directors and regional staff as needed
Give logistical and substantive support of presentations, events and department meetings as needed at the discretion of the Campaigns Manager
Support on call time support for candidates as determined with the Campaigns Manager and Campaigns Coordinator, and in line with organizational priorities
Work with members of the department to keep Every Action and other databases clean and up to date
Organize materials and information on the state and local online internal drive
Assist with planning and logistical preparation for campaign trainings as needed
Assist department with collecting information about state and other non-federal races and candidates as needed
Track action items and follow up for teams and interdepartmental requests
Staff candidates as needed
Perform other duties as assigned